Annals of surgery
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Barriers to Pursing a Career in Surgery: An Institutional Survey of Harvard Medical School Students.
This study aimed to elucidate current medical student perceptions on barriers to a career in surgery, with a particular focus on gender-specific differences. ⋯ Both men and women reported high rates of verbal discouragement, but more women perceived that the discouragement was gender-based. Concerns about marriage and childbearing/rearing significantly deterred more women than men. Family aspirations were also a significant factor for men to choose an alternative career path. Additional support within the surgical field is needed to mitigate these concerns and support trainees in both their career and familial aspirations.
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To propose an algorithm for resecting hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in the caudate lobe. ⋯ Our algorithm-oriented strategy is appropriate for the resection of HCC originating in the caudate lobe because of the acceptable surgical safety and curability.